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02-16-2008 | 08:16 PM

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Guys,

I usually make 2-3 trip a year down to LOTO to go boating. The WP has pretty much ruined any enjoyment you could possibly get down there with stopping everyone all the time, including me (and no, I have no OUIs).

So, I am looking for some new places to go, have fun, do some partying. I usually take 4-5 fun people with me, and sometimes there are 4-5 boats of friends, as well...

I live in Central IL and am looking for cool lakes with roughly a 4 1/2 - 5 hr radius tow max (or less). Anyone want to share some of their experiences or promote the lake/river they boat on?

I have been to Chain O'Lakes (fun but shallow). Would you recommend going back there? Only been twice and it's been awhile. I have also been to Centerhill Lake 45 min East of Nashville. It is a lot like LOTO in that it's a reservoir. Great, clean lake, just don't remember too many places to hang out on the lake (although, Nashville is a short drive for great nightlife).

Any suggestions welcome. Thinking about making one trip to Put IN Bay on Erie. Anyone have any comments about that?

Thanks in advance,
Zack

Zack put in bay is a great place to go. i am a member of the WNYOPA you should come to buffal ny for our fun run on june 14th its a blast you can also go to www.wnyfunrun.org for more info

02-16-2008 | 09:55 PM

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Can always come play at Kentucky Lake. Party is ON at the Rock Quarry, suggest staying at Moors Marina http://www.moorsresort.com/

IM me if you have any questions. Will also be having the 5th annual Carl Flood Memorial Poker Run June 20-21.

http://discoverkentucky.org/pokerrun/index.html

02-18-2008 | 07:50 AM

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Knotforme, thanks for the invite, will definitely be coming down this summer, a salesman that I know boats a lot on Cinton Lake and wants me to come down, sounds like fun. Do they have Motels or places to dock and sleep on the boat? Thanks BG

You can rent a slip at the marina and sleep on the boat if you want. You would have to go back into Clinton to get a hotel room and that is about 10 miles or so from the lake. Here is the marina's website to call for slip rental information.

http://clintonlakemarina.com/index.html

02-18-2008 | 07:22 PM

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Lake Cumberland is pretty close to your radius. State Dock and Jamestown Marina are pretty good places.

02-18-2008 | 11:04 PM

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Zack,

Lake Winnebago (30 miles long, 12 miles wide) and the 140 miles of awesome rivers and other lakes around it. Come up to the 14th Annual Oshkosh Thunder Poker Run in Oshkosh, WI (June 13, 14, 15) for a great time and lots of people that will show you the cool spots. Call me with questions.

Mark
920.420.5678

02-19-2008 | 05:49 PM

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try lake wawasee in northern indiana a few of the people I boat with say it is a great lake to boat and party on. I would deffinitly recomend put-in-bay any time in july and august a non stop party, but get there early the a b c docks fill up fast.

02-22-2008 | 02:08 AM

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Just curious.. Been two years since we have been down to LOTO and have a condo/slip booked for Memorial Day Weekend. Has the law really gotten that bad?? Need help!! This is my birthday weekend, don't really care to spend the whole weekend talking to people with badges in Challengers!! Locals...please reply

02-22-2008 | 07:27 AM

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We Go To The Loto Several Times A Year And Take A Two Week Vacations Down There. If You Don't Do Anything Stupid They Pretty Much Leave You Alone.

02-22-2008 | 08:39 AM

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I've been going every year, multiple times per year, since 1999. The only time I've been pulled over on the water was when I had a new boat with no registration stickers. They wanted to see the paper work, did a quick safety check, and sent me on my way. If your boat is displaying proper registration stickers, you are not making a wake in a no wake zone, you do not have anyone sitting up on a sunpad while moving, you do not have an open beer in your hand while driving, etc. then the water patrol will leave you alone. It is easy to spot the boats on the water that are just begging to be pulled over. Be smart and they leave you alone.

02-22-2008 | 09:29 AM

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They have become horrible the last couple of years. It is sad because it is such a great lake to hang out at. They do just sobriety checks and pull over everyone. I have been pulled over for some off the wall reasons. Last year I got pulled over because they could see the top of my 8 year olds head and wanted to make sure he had his jacket on. I also got pulled over last year for going 35 at night. 30mph is the limit but it is hard to keep a cat on plane under 30. Don't be fooled. Most lakes pull boats over for doing something stupid, loto wp pulls "everyone over" sooner or later.

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